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Mexican Tuna Salad - Recipe and Nutrition Facts
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Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe

Mexican Tuna Salad has a average-calorie, low-carb, average-fat and high-protein content. It is a good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

The food contains 10g of carbs. The carbohydrate profile of the the food reveals it is low in complex carbs and low in Simple carbs. Carbs are our primary source of energy but its source should be chosen with utmost care. Complex carbs are a more desirable addition to your diet, where as simple carbs should be consumed in moderation as it is very easily broken down, assimilated and absorbed in the body. Its low sugar content puts it in the bottom 20 percentile. This is a good thing for people watching their sugar intake. With 21 gms of protein, it is high in protein content, which is an important macronutrient that helps with tissue repair, provides energy and improves immunity.

Because of its average fat content, it could be suitable option, especially if you're watching your fat intake for health reasons.

It is also rich in Vitamin C, whose benefits include, but are not limited to protection against immune system deficiencies, cardiovascular disease, prenatal health problems, eye disease, and even skin wrinkling.

It has an average density of Sodium, thus making it suitable for a low-sodium diet.

It belongs to Mexican cuisine. Ideally consumed as a Side Dish.

Our comprehensive nutrition ranking methodology, which inspects every nutrition element that this food is composed of, comes up with a nutrition ranking of 68, for Mexican Tuna Salad, and we advise that this food in moderation.

Calorie Breakdown

 Calories from Protein41%
 Calories from Fat40%
 Calories from Carbs20%

Why this is good for you

  • Very high in Protein
  • Very high in Vitamin A
  • Very high in Vitamin C

Why this is bad for you

Vitamin Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Vitamin A2250 IU45%
Vitamin C54 mg90%

Mineral Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Calcium40 mg4%
Iron1.4 mg8%
Potassium480 mg13.7%
Sodium340 mg14.2%

Carbohydrate Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Carbohydrate10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber2 g8%
Sugars4 g

Protein Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Protein21 g42%

Fat Analysis

NameAmount%DVRankInterpretation
Total Fat9 g13.8%
Saturated Fat1.5 g7.5%

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Amount Per Serving

Calories 210 Calories from Fat 80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9 g 13.8%

Saturated Fat 1.5 g 7.5%

Trans Fat

Cholesterol 35 mg 11.7%

Sodium 340 mg 14.2%

Total Carbohydrates 10 g 3.3%

Dietary Fiber 2 g8%

Sugars 4 g

Protein 21 g 42%

Vitamin A 45% Vitamin C 90%

Calcium 4% Iron 8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

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